National parks near Washoe County, Nevada
The closest national park to Washoe County, Nevada is Lassen Volcanic National Park — about 112 mi (180 km) away, or roughly 3 hr 6 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
Lassen Volcanic National Park
Yosemite National Park
Kings Canyon National Park
Sequoia National Park
Pinnacles National Park
Redwood National Park
Best time to visit Lassen Volcanic National Park. Getting to Lassen Volcanic National Park. Camping at Lassen Volcanic National Park. Permits for Lassen Volcanic National Park.
National parks near Washoe County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lassen Volcanic National Park | 112 mi (180 km) | 3 hr 6 min | Best as a weekend |
| Yosemite National Park | 116 mi (187 km) | 3 hr 12 min | Best as a weekend |
| Kings Canyon National Park | 199 mi (320 km) | 5 hr 9 min | Best as a weekend |
| Sequoia National Park | 220 mi (354 km) | 5 hr 39 min | Best as a weekend |
| Pinnacles National Park | 224 mi (360 km) | 5 hr 45 min | Best as a weekend |
| Redwood National Park | 252 mi (406 km) | 6 hr 25 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Crater Lake National Park | 264 mi (424 km) | 6 hr 41 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Death Valley National Park | 280 mi (450 km) | 7 hr 4 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Basin National Park | 297 mi (478 km) | 7 hr 29 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Channel Islands National Park | 382 mi (616 km) | 9 hr 30 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Washoe County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Washoe County?
Lassen Volcanic National Park, about 112 mi (180 km) away and roughly 3 hr 6 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Washoe County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.